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El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandvsLily Beach Resort & Spa
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Scores at a Glance
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandLily Beach Resort & Spa
Overall
9.2
9.0
Beach
9.5
9.2
Food
8.7
8.9
Service
9.4
9.0
Rooms
9.3
8.5
Luxury
9.4
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Value
7.4
8.7
Romance
9.5
8.7
Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.2 (better) | Overall Score | 9.0 |
| 5-star | Star Rating | 5-star |
| 4.7 (736) | Google Rating | 4.8 (1,211) (better) |
| From $531 | Price / Night (pp) | From $424 (better) |
| No | Adults Only | No |
| – | Kids' Club | Yes |
| Near coast | Beachfront | Near coast |
| Mid-size | Resort Size | Mid-size |
| 60 min | Airport Transfer | 25 min (better) |
All Scores
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| 9.5 (better) | Beach | 9.2 |
| 8.7 | Food | 8.9 (better) |
| 9.4 (better) | Service | 9.0 |
| 9.3 (better) | Rooms | 8.5 |
| 8.3 | Pools | – |
| 9.4 | Luxury | – |
| 7.4 | Value | 8.7 (better) |
| 7.4 | Family | 9.0 (better) |
| 9.5 (better) | Romance | 8.7 |
| 3.0 | Nightlife | – |
| 9.6 | Quiet | – |
| 9.3 (better) | Adventure | 9.2 |
| 8.4 | Wellness | 8.5 (better) |
| – | Remote work | 7.0 |
Vibes
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Romance | Yes |
| Yes | Quiet | – |
| Yes | Adventure | Yes |
Activities
| El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island | Measure | Lily Beach Resort & Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Spa | Yes |
| Yes | Water sports | Yes |
| Yes | Kids | Yes |
El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- 1 pools
- 1 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 60 min from ENI
Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- 2 pools
- 4 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- Overwater bungalows
- 25 min from MLE
Pros · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
- Very strong service and arrival-to-departure handling.
- Large villas with strong privacy options.
- Excellent fit for romance, quiet luxury and nature-based activities.
Pros · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- One of the Maldives’ strongest true all-inclusive concepts.
- Excellent house reef, snorkeling and diving appeal.
- Strong food, beverage and minibar inclusions through the Platinum Plan.
- Family-friendly facilities without sacrificing a premium Maldives feel.
- Short 25-minute seaplane transfer from Malé by Maldives standards.
- Good mix of beach villas, family villas and overwater villa categories.
Cons · El Nido Resorts Pangulasian Island
- Remote logistics make short stays less efficient.
- Value depends heavily on rate plan and inclusion details.
- Limited nightlife and limited dining breadth compared with large mainland resorts.
Cons · Lily Beach Resort & Spa
- Not adults-only; some honeymooners may find the family orientation stronger than expected.
- Some rooms and facilities are described as slightly dated in a minority of guest feedback.
- Optional premium experiences and seaplane transfers can still add cost despite the all-inclusive positioning.
- Travelers wanting ultra-polished, design-led modern luxury may prefer newer Maldives competitors.
- Seaplane timing constraints can affect arrival and departure logistics.
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